Complete Laparoscopic Camera System for Surgical Use

Open tender

Japanese title: 外科手術用腹腔鏡カメラシステム一式

Kochi University is soliciting bids for the supply of a complete laparoscopic camera system for surgical use. Delivery is required by February 12, 2027, to Kochi University Medical School Hospital. Bidders must meet qualification criteria including medical device sales authorization and maintenance service capabilities.

Medical

Key Details

  • Source: Kanpo
  • Notice type: Open tender
  • Publication date: July 10, 2026
  • Procuring entity: Hiroyuki JUKUDA, President of Kochi University
  • Submission deadline: September 1, 2026, 17:15 JST
  • Delivery deadline: February 12, 2027
  • Bid opening: September 25, 2026, 15:00 JST, location: see the official notice
  • Award method: Lowest-price award
  • Eligibility (from notice): All-ministry unified qualification, 'goods sales', grade A–C, Shikoku region – verify in the tender documents
  • Status: Active
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Business-action likelihood: Medium – The tender is open competitive with clear qualification criteria including medical device sales license and local after-sales service requirements, which may require local partnerships or certifications.

Business Relevance

May interest companies providing advanced medical imaging equipment and surgical camera systems.

Participation fit

Participation is expected to require appropriate Japanese government procurement eligibility, or cooperation with a suitable Japanese partner holding the required qualification. The eligibility requirements have not been fully reviewed and should be verified against the official tender documents.

Official Source

This opportunity is based on a tender notice published in Kanpo, the official gazette of the Government of Japan.

  • Source: Kanpo, Government Procurement Notice Edition
  • Official category: 入札公告 / Open competitive tender notice
  • Publication date: July 10, 2026
  • Publication: Kanpo, pages 26

Full English Translation

The following English translation was prepared from the original Japanese notice published in Kanpo. Where an official English summary appears in the Kanpo publication, it was used only for verification; the translation below is based on the Japanese source text.

Tender Notice:
The following general competitive tender is announced. Date: July 10, 2026. Contract officer: Hiroyuki JUKUDA, President of Kochi University. Procurement agency number: 415. Location number:
39. Item classification numbers:
22,
31. Procurement subject and quantity:
Complete laparoscopic camera system for surgical use. Characteristics of the procurement subject: As described in the bid instructions. Delivery deadline: February 12, 2027. Delivery location: Kochi University Medical School Hospital. Bidding method: The winning bid price will be the bid amount plus 10% of that amount (fractions less than 1 yen will be rounded down). Bidders must state in the bid form the amount equivalent to 100/110 of the estimated contract amount regardless of tax status. Eligibility: Bidders must not fall under disqualifications per Articles 4 and 5 of Kochi University Contract Handling Regulations. Minors or persons under guardianship with necessary consent may participate under special reasons. Bidders must hold a 2026 qualification rating of A, B, or C for manufacturing or sales of goods in the Shikoku region under national or Kochi University competitive qualifications. Rapid after-sales service and maintenance system must be proven. Bidders must prove ability to deliver the goods at the specified time and place. Must hold medical device sales license under the Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Act. Must not be under suspension of transactions by the contract officer. Submission location and inquiries: Kochi University Medical School and Hospital Accounting Section, Hospital Affairs, Morita Naoki, phone 088-880-2241. Bid instructions available from the date of this notice at the above location. Bid briefing: July 21, 2026, 15:00, Kochi University Medical School and Hospital Accounting Section meeting room. Bid submission deadline: September 1, 2026, 17:15. Bid opening: September 25, 2026, 15:00, same location. Language and currency: Japanese and Japanese yen. Bid and contract guarantees are exempted. Bidders must submit sealed bids with documents proving ability to deliver the goods by the deadline. Bidders must respond to explanations requested by the contract officer before bid opening. Invalid bids include those from unqualified bidders or those failing obligations. Contract document required. Winner determined by lowest valid bid within price limits per regulations. No negotiation in procedure. Other details per bid instructions. If environmental conditions are specified in bid instructions, bidders should understand fully before applying.

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Disclaimer

This page is based on the official Kanpo tender notice, with translation and a preliminary business assessment by I.J. Do. The official Japanese notice and tender documents are binding.

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